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Fundamentally Speaking Proximity to transit and infrastructure more important than ever
cover story
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New release – new designs in a new location at Valleylands
62 kitchener Losani Homes
‘Flexspace’ townhomes a big hit with buyers at Victoria Common
64 Mississauga The Daniels Corporation
Final opportunity for FirstHome affordability in Erin Mills
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4 editor’s note 10 contributors 52 hot dates 110 ad index columnists 14 BILD Report
Development charges explained
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by Henry Choo Chong
36 Legally Speaking
Getting your financial house in order
by Jayson Schwarz
44 the mortgage minute
Why you shouldn’t fret over a market correction by Peter Kinch
112 fundamentally speaking Proximity to transit and infrastructure more important than ever by Wayne Karl
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28 builder perspectives
Gardening ideas for spring
103 resource section
Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table
107 GTA Hot Sheet
Two pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations
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editor’snote
Get it in writing
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uying a brand-new home offers you an opportunity to customize it to your liking. It can be a dream come true and an investment for the future – but don’t forget, it’s also legal transaction. The term “get it in writing” has never been more important in the case of the new-home purchase since such a document outlines everything your home will have in it, on it and around it. Otherwise known as the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, the contract spells out the terms and conditions between you and your builder. Without it, if there is a misunderstanding or disagreement, it’s impossible to prove what was agreed upon. Since building a home is much more complicated than a resale transaction where the unit and/or property likely already exists, there is no set Agreement of Purchase and Sale or standard contract for buying a new home. In some provinces, builders may have standard contracts prepared by the local home builders’ association or their new-home warranty program. Builders often prepare their own agreements so contracts can vary from one builder/developer to another and from province to province. Before you sign a contract, review it carefully with the builder and ask questions to make sure you fully understand what it contains. Your next step is to then take it to a real estate lawyer and have it reviewed. Once it is signed, it becomes a legal document and an agreed-upon contract, so seeking the services of an experienced real estate lawyer is an important step toward ensuring that your dream home becomes a reality.
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As we tackle transportation and infrastructure challenges, proximity to transit is increasingly key
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f you’ve been following the debate over transit expansion in the GTA, you’re likely well aware of just how important a topic this is to the city and its residents. It’s not about political agendas, a mayor combating the TTC chair or one party against another. The transit issue is critical to the future of the city. This is why various home building associations and other organizations see some promise with the latest federal budget tabled on March 21, in which Finance Minister Jim Flaherty promised increased funding for infrastructure improvement. Proximity and access to transit and amenities – from health care to schools to shopping to recreation – are critical for builders and buyers alike. Development charges for developers to build new communities, and help fund infrastructure growth, need to be reasonable, so as to deliver new-home prices to buyers that are affordable. It will take months, if not years, for new funding to reach municipalities, and that’s assuming cities such as Toronto can agree on a transit expansion plan. In the meantime, prospective homebuyers would be wise to pay careful attention to these matters, and to make honest assessments of how well equipped your potential new-home communities are in this regard.
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they are becoming a big part of the cost of a new home. They are imposed by local and regional municipalities, as well as GO Transit and education boards. Specific development charges rates vary across municipalities but the combined residential rates can range from $12,000 to over $63,000 per home. The over-arching legislation that exists to regulate the collection of these funds is the Province of Ontario’s Development Charge Act. The Act sets out a process for municipalities so that they can pass their own Development Charges By-laws. These by-laws are accompanied by a background study, which outlines the estimated amount, type and location of development within a municipality, and the related calculations of how the new development will affect municipal services like water, wastewater and roads. A development charges by-law can only be passed within one year of a background study’s completion and there are by Bryan Tuckey mandatory public meetings that must take place as the information is prepared by municipal staff. Once that occurs, a municipality can impose charges against land that is ready There’s been a lot of talk lately in the to be newly-developed or re-developed. news and social media about development charges and Provincial legislation also regulates how revenue from what the funds are used for. This is a great opportunity these charges can be used. The revenue pays for increased to inform the dialogue because it’s a complex topic that capital costs related to hard and soft services that come needs some explanation. as a result of more people and businesses moving to the In 2012, construction began on more than 44,000 new municipality. For example, the revenue could go toward homes across the GTA. Our industry estimates that more the construction of new sewer and road systems that might than $1 billion was paid in development charges across not have been required before, but now with potential the GTA last year. It’s the land developers and home development in the area, there is an increased need for builders who front the cost and BILD works with mu- these municipal services. The revenue could also be put nicipalities to keep these costs fair, reasonable and ac- toward soft services like building municipal recreation countable. We are advocating for the future homebuyers centres and libraries. of this great region, since these charges contribute to the Critical infrastructure like water, wastewater and roads overall cost of building a new home. is integral to building vibrant, well-planned and well-deBILD agrees with the principle that growth should signed complete communities where people can live, work pay for growth and it is important to understand that the and play. Hubs like community centres and libraries are people who come to live in this region will pay for the also important to growing neighbourhoods. We all need infrastructure they require to live here. Of all the govern- and want these services, but we also have to keep the rates ment charges and fees related to the construction of new affordable so that the future generations of new homebuyhomes, development charges are the most significant and ers will one day be able to put them to good use.
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Marketing Excellence Award for Canada building in the Caledon East community,” says with the Marketing Excellence Award by the Ca- Marc Thibault, vice-president of sales and marnadian Home Builders’ Association at the recent keting for Brookfield Homes. “The community National Conference held in Lake Louise. has been an overwhelming success since we The award is presented to the CHBA builder opened the doors, providing our homeowners member whose single project combines the best with many of the things they come to expect from overall achievements in marketing. The award is Brookfield Homes – innovative designs, excepbased on the cumulative results from several tional quality and superb customer service.” Marketing Award categories. Brookfield’s PathLocated in the northwest GTA, this is a balways community in Caledon East, Ont. was the anced community with a varied product offering project being recognized. from executive towns to 70-ft. designs and is “We are thrilled to have received such a pres- ideally located with two existing schools within tigious marketing award and very pleased to be walking distance and a community centre right across the street. Homeowners are encouraged to take in nature with two community parks, a pond and a trail system that connects to the Trans Canada Trail. “We are very proud of this master-planned community and have taken many of the design principles with respect to the community and home designs that have made it a success to other newly opened communities such as Fieldstone in Mono, Treetops in Alliston and Willow Glen in Tottenham (opening this fall),” says Thibault. “We encourage the public to tour Pathways and some of our other communities to see for themselves.” Brookfield Homes was recognized
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Henry Choo Chong, CGA, sits on many committees and provides accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses in the GTA. He can be reached at 416.485.5225. Questions to Taxing Issues can be e-mailed to choochonghcga@yahoo.ca
by Henry Choo Chong Food for thought that may help you make a decision: ›› Discuss the financial arrangements with your family member(s) before making a commitment. Are the down payments equal? How will the equity of the home be divided in the event of a sale? Are the mortgage payments divided equally? What about other costs? What happens if one partner wants out? Whose names goes on title? ›› Does the extended family get along? Family relations can deteriorate faster than an old home with termites! Discuss these arrangements thoroughly with your spouse. ›› A meeting with a lawyer beforehand can ease tension later. Sometimes, it’s good to My wife and I would like to purchase a home but the initial down write things down and not have regrets payment is an issue. My mother and uncle are new immigrants later. Make no mistake, this is a business to Canada and have approached us to buy a home together. What do you relationship. think of buying a home with family members? Tse, Scarborough ›› F amily financial resource pooling can be very successful for real estate and stock The pride of homeownership is a dream for most Canadians. Uninvestments. Some of Canada’s wealthifortunately, this may only be a dream for many and may never est owners of real estate and public combecome a reality. panies are family owned. It sometimes Some individuals may have difficulty qualifying for a mortgage, even pays to keep it “all in the family.” with the creativity of many financial lenders. Rule number 1: Buy what ›› Your tax adviser can explain some pros you can afford, not what you can borrow. Price increases in the Toronto and cons of pooling from a tax perspecreal estate market easily outpace the marginal increases in salaries of tive. Compare the tax advantages of the average Toronto household. having extended families under one roof, Pooling the financial resources of several family members can be an with the loss of other tax credits and excellent opportunity for first-time buyers to get into a home. Eventugovernment programs. ally, you can save sufficient equity to have your own dream home. Obvi- ›› How is the credit rating of the other ously, this does not come without making sacrifices and concessions. A family members? Pooling can help family dream home can quickly become a nightmare, particularly when your members with less than excellent credit mother-in-law may not be your first choice in house mates. re-establish themselves. Extended family arrangements are not uncommon for many immigrant families that have three generations under one roof. For some cultures, Family dynamics are an important ingredithis is the norm. However, this form of living arrangement is not for ent when families pool their financial reeveryone. Most couples marry to start a family, not to inherit two gen- sources. Real estate prices will always rise erations of families. and fall, but families are priceless.
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towns starting from $385,990, linked singles from $399,990 and singles starting from $529,990, and with 70-ft. designs up to 4,331 sq. ft., there’s a home for everyone at Valleylands. One of the finest offerings from Valleyland’s new location is the 45-ft., 3,310-sq.-ft., double-car garage, fourbedroom York Elevation B. The York offers a spectacular front elevation of brick and stone, featuring large windows and a covered porch. Inside the stylish foyer opens on to a large open-concept living and dining room with coffered ceiling. Just down the hall is the stunning gourmet kitchen, complete with breakfast bar, servery, walk-in pantry and sliding patio doors. Adjoining the kitchen is a generously sized family room with gas fireplace. On the opposite side of the family room is a charming library with optional French doors opening to the backyard. The second floor features a master suite complete with a spacious walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite featuring his and hers sinks, oval tub and separate shower. Home purchasers also have the option of including a private master retreat with optional gas fireplace in the master suite, or having the convenience of a den that opens to the main hallway. At the top of the stairs home purchasers will be pleased to find an upstairs laundry room. Bedrooms two and three share access to an ensuite and bedroom four has access to its own private ensuite. Priced from $654,990, this luxurious model is a triumph of elegance and sophistication. For most families, school is a top priority, so it’s nice to know that Valleylands is ideally situated to take advantage of many of Brampton’s wonderful educational facilities. A 26 New home guide GTA | mar 30 - apr 13, 2013
new elementary school is proposed for construction right in the Valleylands community, and Queen Street elementary school and Sir William Gage middle school are just a short walk north of the community. There are also a number of public and Catholic primary and secondary schools within a short distance. And with post-secondary tuition costs on the rise, it’s nice to know that Valleylands is ideally situated to make the live-at-home college lifestyle a breeze. Well-regarded institutions such as Sheridan College and Algoma University both have campuses that are just a short drive or bus ride away. In addition to excellent proximity to schools, Valleylands is also in a great location to take advantage of a whole host of other lifestyle amenities. The Heartland Town Centre is only five minutes away, offering major retailers such as Best Buy, Home Depot and Costco. Nearby Erin Mills Town Centre, Trinity Common Mall and Bramalea City Centre also offer wonderful selections of shops and restaurants. For those in search of live entertainment, there’s the Rose Theatre, offering a year-round calendar of musical and theatrical performances. Golfing enthusiasts will be impressed with the great selection of golf courses within a short driving distance, and the commute to Toronto is a breeze with Hwys. 401 and 407 just minutes away. With more than 55 years of experience, Fieldgate Homes is one of the GTA’s finest home builders, known for their exceptional floor plan designs. For more information on Valleylands, please call 905.457.0445 or visit fieldgatehomes.com
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Many of these plants were featured at Canada Blooms in mid-March. Popular colours in gardens often follow the pantone colour of the year. This year is Emerald Green, which works with any flower hue. You only have to walk through a shopping mall to see the return of bright and bold colours in clothing and accessories. Luckhardt explains that this also translates into gardens, with more people favouring strong colour over pastels. White is always a garden staple and looks especially striking in shade. She adds that in an online survey, Proven Winners – a developer of new annuals, perennials and flowering shrubs – learned that purple annuals won over traditional red and ever popular pink. Expect to see some new purple plants in the next few years. As Geranium is a new-home builder, I was keen to ask what landscape planning suggestions Luckhardt would offer to the first residents of a house. She responds, “Any time of year is a good time to start to plan a garden. New-home owners are fortunate to have a blank slate to work with. Creating a landscape plan can save both money and time in the long run, as plants purchased will be chosen to thrive in a specific location. The garden can be phased as your budget permits. Of course, a design should ensure the garden will look good in all seasons.” If you’ve never owned a home with a garden before, you might not have the tools you’ll need to get you started. Luckhardt recommends investing in tools of the highest quality, even if it means buying fewer at first. “At a minimum, a new gardener should start out with a sharp digging spade, a fan rake, a garden fork, a hand trowel and a pair of bypass secateurs,” says Luckhardt. And, don’t forget a couple of good pairs of gloves! This is part of a series of articles on topics of interest to new-home buyers, authored by Sue Webb Smith, marketing director for Geranium Homes.
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Detached single-family homes on 35and 41-ft.-wide lots, the homes range in size from 1,883 to 2,860 sq. ft. and start from $593,990. Visit the Greensborough sales centre, to tour the professionally decorated models and see for yourself the unsurpassed quality, innovative designs and tremendous value a Madison home has to offer.
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Legacy – Thornhill What many have been waiting for, Madison’s three Legacy model homes are now for sale. Located at the heart of it all in Vaughan, just west of Bathurst, north of Rutherford at Lebovic Campus Drive steps from the new Jewish Community Centre, Madison has now released the sale of its three spectacular model homes. Be the envy of all and call one of these designer appointed models home. Priced from $895,990. Jefferson Forest – Richmond Hill Set against the picturesque backdrop of a living forest, Madison Homes has sown the seed of a new residential neighbourhood in a well established community called Jefferson Forest, where families and nature live together. Madison will be releasing its final phase of townhomes and a select number of singles this late spring. Don’t forget to register at madisonhomes.ca Madison Homes’ sales office hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays by appointment. Visit madisonhomes.ca for more information or call the various locations directly: Greensborough 905.201.7700; Cornell 905.472.7667; Thornhill Ravines and Legacy 905.417.1203.
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Getting your house in order by Jayson Schwarz
Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and senior partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. If you have a topic in mind, email info@schwarzlaw.ca and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.
Whether you are a young couple
or individual purchasing a new home for the first time, a resale buyer moving in the market or an empty nester purchasing a retirement condominium, the very action of this significant investment in real estate represents a major life change. There are a number of issues that you should consider at this time in order to ensure that your “house is in order.” 1. How will I hold the “title?”
When your lawyer goes to the Registry Office to hand over all of your money to the builder in order to buy your home, he receives, in return, a document called a deed or transfer, which he registers by filing with the government; the document has your name is on it to show you own the home. This action gives you title to the property. If more than one person is buying the property it is necessary to decide how they will hold title together. There are two ways people can hold title together. The first is generally the way we hold title with our spouses or children, which is called “joint tenancy.” To hold title as joint tenants really means that upon the death of one of the parties, the remaining party automatically becomes the owner of the whole property without having to inherit it or have it pass through an estate. The reason is simply that all owners on title own the whole property rather than a part each. The other way title can be held is as “tenants in common.” This means that each party only owns the percentage allocated to them, although the physical part owned is not described. Upon the death of a tenant in common, his or her percentage ownership goes to their heirs in accordance with their will or law. Therefore, remember to discuss this issue when you go to see your lawyer. 2. What about a will? A power of attorney?
Do you have a will? If you do, is it up to date and does it represent your current situation or state of affairs? It is important, especially if you have young children, to have your wills completed; not so much for the money, but for a clear resolution of the issue of custody if something happens to both parents. A will stops sibling disputes, takes 36 New home guide GTA | mar 30 - apr 13, 2013
care of who will look after children, keeps the government out of your affairs, allows for an orderly disposition of everything from your favourite cuff links or earrings to your realty, stocks and bonds, and will allow you to determine how you are to be cremated, buried or quick frozen. A power of attorney is used when you are physically or mentally incapacitated – there are two kinds. The first is for your body, such as what care will you or will you not receive? Your representative will determine that. The other is for the management of your financial affairs. Now is the time to create a will. Speak to your lawyer and ensure that this important matter is dealt with. 3. What about insurance?
You will need insurance for the house. This a great time to look at life and disability insurance. It is also a good time to determine if you should be insuring your mortgage in case something happens to the major wage earner; and to ensure that the future is taken care of. So there you have it, this is the time to take care of all of these kinds of things to get your house in order. Perhaps the most difficult part of writing these articles relates not the actual writing, but thinking of a topic to address. Visit schwarzlaw.ca, or email schwarz@schwarzlaw.ca with your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.
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The Daniels Corporation’s Mitchell Cohen
“Mitchell Cohen is an important contributor to Toronto, and a true community leader,” Murray says. “He is a visionary who has changed the face of affordable housing in the GTA. Under his leadership, The Daniels Corporation offers generous support for causes like Second Harvest, Habitat for Humanity and various initiatives including the revitalization of Regent Park. He cares deeply about the people of Toronto, and it is an honour to celebrate his contributions with this medal.” Mitchell Cohen, President of the daniels The new commemorative medal Corporation was awarded a Diamond Jubilee Medal at a was created to celebrate the 60th anrecent ceremony hosted by the Hon. Bob Rae at the new niversary of Her Majesty Queen Daniels Spectrum in Toronto’s Regent Park. Elizabeth II’s ascension to the throne, “It’s an honour to be among the Diamond Jubilee and personally approved by Her Medal recipients,” Cohen says. “Particularly now, in the Majesty. It was unveiled in February midst of the revitalization of Regent Park, community- 2011 by Governor General David building and being part of the greater fabric of Canada Johnston and Prime Minister Stephen are so important to me. I consider myself very fortunate Harper. As part of the Diamond to be so rewarded for work that I love to do.” Jubilee Year celebrations, the medal MPP Glen Murray, Minister of Transportation and will be awarded to 60,000 Canadians Minister of Infrastructure, presented Cohen with his who have made significant contribumedal. tions to their communities and country, or whose achievements abroad have brought credit to Canada. T he Da n iel s Cor p or at ion (danielshomes.ca) is one of Canada’s preeminent builder/developers with a reputation for quality and integrity in all forms of residential construction. Named the Tarion Warranty Corp.’s 2012 High Rise Builder of the Year and the recipient of the 2012 Toronto Arts and Business Award presented by the Toronto Arts Foundation, Daniels has built more than 23,000 homes throughout the GTA. Daniels was chosen to partner with Toronto Community Housing to revitalize Regent Park – 69 acres in Toronto’s Downtown East. Committed to community, Daniels champions neighbourhood initiatives that enhance residents’ quality of life and supports numerous charities and nonprofit organizations.
awarded a Diamond Jubilee Medal Mitchell Cohen, president of The Daniels Corporation, proudly receives the Diamond Jubilee Medal from The Honourable Bob Rae, Interim Leader of the Federal Liberal Party of Canada (left) and Ontario Minister of Transportation, Glen Murray, MPP, Toronto Centre.
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deal and pay a little less for the property you are looking for, it simply makes the deal that much more affordable. Conclusion: You should be hoping for a market correction.
Current homeowner with no plans to sell: The main reason we worry about a housing correction is the fear that it will erode our by peter kinch home equity and net worth. A significant amount of net worth of Canadians is tied up Pick up any newspaper today and no one could in their home equity, which is the foundation blame you if you got a little worried about the state of the economy for a lot of retirement plans – so there is or the fear of a pending market correction in Canadian real estate. obvious concern. Are Canadians taking on too much debt? Have mortgage rules gone But should there be? For the majority of too far? Is there a housing bubble about to burst? What if there is a Canadians, the plan is to stay in their current market correction? house for at least the next three to five years. The real question is, do Canadian homeowners or prospective buyers So here’s a simple fact: equity is only gained need to be concerned? Every time there is talk about a market correc- or lost the day you sell. In other words, if the tion, the tone is quite negative. But let’s take a closer look at that situ- value of your house were to drop by 10 per ation: rather than argue about whether we may have a market correction, cent tomorrow, you may feel anxiety over the let’s analyze what it really means to Canadians if there is one. drop in your net worth – but it would only be on paper unless you actually sold your house First-time homebuyers: tomorrow. If you have no intention of selling If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you have likely felt the pinch of the soon and you can still afford your monthly rising cost of housing, and the new mortgage rules certainly haven’t payments, then all you need to do is sit and helped any either. So a slight market correction would be welcome wait until the market bounces back – which news for you; you can still get into homeownership with only five per it has always done for the past 100 years. cent down, but since your maximum amortization is now limited to Conclusion: A market correction may only 25 years, a drop in pricing is exactly what you’ll need to be able very well have zero impact on you. to get into this market. Conclusion: A market correction is a good thing for you. In the end, the headlines will continue to talk of impending market corrections. The key for Current homeowner buying you is to decipher one of three things: or selling – moving up or downsizing: 1. Is this a real concern for you? If you are a homeowner and you’re looking for the right time to sell 2. Is this an opportunity? Or, your house so you can buy another, you may be concerned that the 3. A re you getting worked up about nothing? price of your current home is dropping. But, let’s assume the value Bottom line: a lot of people will fret of the house you are selling drops by 10 per cent. Let’s also assume about this topic over the water cooler tomorthat you plan to buy another home (whether upsizing or downsizing). row morning – but the majority of them really Remember that the person selling their home to you is going through don’t need to. the exact same thing. In other words, if the value of your home dropped 10 per cent, so too did the value of the new home you are buying. Focus on what your bottom line “net” is, rather than what you thought or had hoped to sell your home for. Conclusion: The net effect of a market correction is likely zero. Real estate investor or second-home buyer: If you are buying real estate as an investment, this is the perfect market condition for you. When there are more sellers than buyers, you have more bargaining power. If you are able to negotiate a better
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President Ron Olson. “Every award recogand developers from across Canada celebrat- nizes an outstanding success and I coned achievements in the housing industry at gratulate all the winners.” the recent Canadian Home Builders’ AssoThe CHBA National SAM Awards ciation’s National SAM Awards presentation. presented by Schlage and Trane is the The awards were a highlight of the CHBA premier competition for new homes, home National Conference with builders from renovations, community development, marOntario and Alberta receiving many of the keting and sales. The awards recognize top honours. outstanding performance in new homes Albi Homes Ltd. of Calgary won the pres- and renovation design, innovative technoltigious Grand SAM Award. The firm also won ogy and construction techniques, and outthe New Home Award for the best single- standing marketing and sales activities. detached home over 2,200 sq. ft. in the pro- The competition is open to all new-home duction category and the best sales office in builders, renovator and developer members the Marketing Awards category. The Grand of the CHBA. An independent panel of SAM is presented annually to a CHBA builder judges selected from across the country member for combined excellence in both the reviews all entries. building and marketing of new homes. “Each of these National SAM Award Marketing Excellence Award winners has demonstrated leadership and Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Ltd. of produced leading-edge products,” says CHBA contin u e d on page 5 0 . . . New-home builders, renovators
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Markham won the Marketing Excellence Award for its project, Pathways in Caledon East. Creative concept and production: BAM Builder Advertising & Marketing Inc. The award goes to the CHBA builder member whose single project combines the best overall achievements in marketing. The award is based on the cumulative results attained in at least four Marketing Award categories. Green Home Award
Effect Home Builders Ltd. of Edmonton won the Green Home Award, presented to a new home builder or developer member for outstanding environmental performance in a new single-detached home. Community Development Award
»» Rinaldi Homes (Niagara) Inc. of St. Catharines, Ont. won for The Riverside, Courtland Valley Estates in the single-detached between 1,500 and 2,200 sq. ft. category. »» Albi Homes also won for The Carrara in Artesia at Heritage Pointe in the single-detached category for more than 2,200 sq. ft. »» Rinaldi Homes also won the New Home Award for single-attached homes for Unit #2 Old Mill Lane – Old Mill Lane. New Home Awards – Custom
»» Maric Homes Ltd. of Winnipeg won for the best single-detached home under 2,500 sq. ft. »» Northern Sky Developments Inc. of Martensville, Sask. won for the category of 2,500 to 4,000 sq. ft. »» Coastal Construction of Sidney, BC won in the single-detached, over 4,000 sq. ft. category. New Home Awards – Multi-Family
Adera Development Corp. of Vancouver won in the multi-family project category for “seven35.”
The Community Development Award, recognizing members’ achievements in creat- Home Renovation Awards ing attractive, exciting and innovative com- Cochren Homes Ltd. of Oakville, Ont. won the award for Kitchen renmunities, was presented to Watermark ovations. reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc. of Vancouver won Development LP of Calgary for Watermark in the Any Room category. The Whole House award for a project under at Bearspaw – Phase 1. $250,000 went to Sloot Construction Ltd. of Arkell, Ont. Oke Woodsmith Building Systems Inc. of Grand Bend, Ont. won the award for a project New Home Awards – Production between $250,000 and $500,000. Malbec Homes & Renovations Inc. of »» Linwood Homes Ltd of Young’s Point, Calgary won for a project of more than $500,000. single-detached, over Ont. won for Deerbay in the single-de- 4,000 sq. ft. category. tached, under 1,500 sq. ft. category. 50 New home guide GTA | mar 30 - apr 13, 2013
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Pathways
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Credit Manor Heights
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Credit Manor Heights
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Credit Manor Heights
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Castlemore
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Valley Lands
905-457-0445
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Mount Pleasant
905-459-5772
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Spring Valley Village
905-457-3698
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Fletcher’s Meadow
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Credit Springs
519-938-8449
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Walnut Grove in Spring Valley
905-455-2725
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Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club 905-799-5000
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Heart Lake Village
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Terracotta Village at The Credit Valley 905-874-4741
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Castlemore Crossing
905-794-0366
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Ravines of Castlemore
905-794-8875
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Strawberry Fields
905-843-0707
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Strawberry Fields
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Castlemore
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Adena Ridge
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Turnberry Townhomes AndrinTowns.com
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Timberbank Manors
905-230-4663
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The Estates of Spring Valley
905-216-4806
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Castlegate
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location Kitchener housing type Urban townhomes contact 519.585.0500 victoriacommon.ca 62 New home guide GTA | mar 30 - apr 13, 2013
Victoria Common is the largest master-planned urban community ever launched in Waterloo Region. Here, Losani Homes is offering a collection of affordable and customizable twoand three-level townhomes with prices starting from $249,900. With a choice of 14 models ranging in size from approximately 1,060 to 1,985 sq. ft., each of the 101 towns in Phase I will be luxuriously appointed throughout with hardwood flooring, stone countertops, nine-ft. ceilings, keyless entry, premium lighting and plumbing fixtures and custom Barzotti cabinetry. A brownfields redevelopment, Victoria Common will quickly evolve into a dynamic new cosmopolitan centre in downtown Kitchener, a pedestrianfriendly place where life’s essentials are within easy walking distance, and incorporating one of the most advanced Green energy systems in Canada. The social and geographic heart of the community is the Piazza, an activities-based urban park. With its own clock tower, concert podium, and splash pad/ice rink, the Piazza beckons passersby with public benches and café-style seating areas, all beautifully landscaped. In the heart of “Canada’s Technology Triangle,” Victoria Common is situated near King Street, minutes from Kitchener’s downtown stores, restaurants, bars, parks and Farmers
Market. It’s also within walking distance to GO Transit and the new LRT, and close to K-W’s Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo and Conestoga College. Major highways nearby provide quick and easy access to Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton and London, including Pearson International Airport. Catering to the region’s tech-savvy citizens, Losani Homes will offer a limited number of early buyers with a range of SmartHome automation features built into their townhomes. Utilizing Control4 technology, buyers will be able to enjoy wireless touchscreen/ tablet control of many components of their home, including security, lighting, entertainment and climate systems. It’s new home technology that reflects both Losani’s understanding of what today’s buyer wants, and how our living spaces can be made more functional for today’s digital culture. With its longstanding commitment to excellence, Losani Homes’ signature quality and innovation can be found in dozens of new home communities across southern Ontario. Victoria Common’s presentation centre is now open. To arrange an appointment to preview this unprecedented new collection of Losani townhomes, call 519.585.0500 or register at the website at victoriacommon.ca
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ime flies when you’re busy making new-home history! The Daniels Corporation began building its FirstHome Communities in Erin Mills nearly 10 years ago. During this time, Daniels has earned a strong reputation for providing quality-built homes in amenity-rich locations at affordable prices, with incredible first-time buyer programs. With more than 12 FirstHome Communities successfully sold, Daniels is excited to introduce the newest and final addition to this extraordinary collection of communities in Erin Mills – FirstHome Hazelton Place Phase Two. Now is the time to register for Daniels FirstHome Hazelton Place Phase Two Preview and Sales Event taking place this spring. Last year, Phase One sold out in less than four hours! Already well under construction at the northwest corner of Hazelton Place and Plantation Place, FirstHome Hazelton Place Phase Two offers the very last opportunity to purchase in a brand new FirstHome Community in Erin Mills. Priced from an unbelievable $199,900, this limited collection of fully-built one, two and three-bedroom condominium townhomes ranging in size from 529 to 1,515 sq. ft. is one of the most coveted new home communities on the market today. Its location is just steps to the Loblaws Superstore, shops, restaurants and services of Erin Mills Town Centre, as well as the big box stores along Eglinton Avenue with quick access to Hwys. 403, 401 and 407 ETR. “This is the FirstHome Community everyone has been waiting for,” says Daniels Vice-President Don Pugh. “The location is just unbeatable!” “At Daniels, we think about homeownership differently and make it as easy and accessible for new homeowners as possible. Our FirstHome 64 New home guide GTA | mar 30 - apr 13, 2013
Program is truly unlike any other offered within the GTA today,” says Pugh. For starters, Daniels builds the homes before going on sale, so that potential buyers can walk through a model of each design to decide which layout best suits their lifestyle needs. At FirstHome Hazelton Place Phase Two, there are 10 beautiful model homes to tour, including four that are furnished and decorated by Daniels’ Décor Team. Plus, by building the homes before they go on sale, Daniels is also able to offer homeowners the opportunity to move-in within 30, 60 or 90 days! Daniels is once again offering their Gradual Deposit Payment Plan. This creative plan allows new homeowners the opportunity to pay for their down payment in stages. Purchasers will only have to pay $2,500 with the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, and another $2,500 within 10 days of the purchase, and then $1,000 every month until they reach five per cent of the purchase price or final closing on their new home. Daniels is also working with financial institutions to cap the mortgage rate
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at an incredibly low level! But that’s not all! FirstHome Hazelton Place Phase Two will also include a lifestyle package featuring five appliances, window coverings and a Rogers bundle that consists of Digital Cable, High-Speed Internet and Home Phone for one year. Much like Phase One, FirstHome Hazelton Place Phase Two will include raised stone-edged gardening plots embedded into the overall community landscaping. These plots are the perfect way to bring neighbours together, while giving back to the environment. “Urban agriculture has proved to be a popular community building tool in Daniels’ Communities across the GTA,” Pugh says. “The gardens are a hotbed of activity during the growing season. We hear a lot about the health benefits of eating locally produced food – and this is as close as you can get!” The Daniels Corporation (danielshomes.ca) is one of Canada’s preeminent builder/developers with a reputation for quality and integrity in all forms of residential construction. Named the Tarion Warranty Corp.’s 2012 High Rise Builder of the Year and the recipient of the 2012 Toronto Arts and Business Award presented by the Toronto Arts Foundation, Daniels has built more than 23,000 homes throughout the GTA. Among its many initiatives, Daniels was chosen to partner with Toronto Community Housing to revitalize Regent Park – 69 acres in Toronto’s Downtown East. Committed to community, Daniels continually offers innovative programs that help people achieve homeownership, champions neighbourhood initiatives that enhance residents’ quality of life and supports numerous charities and non-profit organizations.
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Sales at Daniels FirstHome Hazelton Place Phase Two will be on a firstcome, first-served basis – and judging from the response Daniels has received already, these homes are sure to sell quickly. Register today to attend Daniels Preview Event this spring by calling 905.814.0123 or visiting danielsfirsthome.ca mar 30 - apr 13, 2013 | New home guide GTA 65
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anMar Homes invites you to register now for the upcoming release of the second collection of designs at Credit Ridge Estates! If you are a discerning buyer with a taste for luxury, you may have heard of the prestigious Credit Ridge neighbourhood in Brampton. VanMar Homes’ wealth of experience as a builder of fine luxury homes is exhibited to the fullest in this exclusive community. The Credit Ridge Estates consist of two unique collections, which together meet the needs of any homebuyers looking for a luxury home in the amenity-rich Brampton area. Scheduled for release this spring, The Manor Collection will come as the second release of homes at the Credit Ridge Estates community. Sitting on full-depth 38- and 41-ft. homesites, the new designs offer a wide array of luxurious included features and finishes. Inspired architecture with elegant exterior finishes will allow the most soulstirring streetscapes. VanMar’s great attention to detail, along with only the highest-quality construction and a devotion to customer care, creates comfortable families in homes that will last a lifetime. Priced from the mid $500’s, the Manor Collection homes represent a tremendous value!
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Set in a gorgeous location near Creditview Road, this community is within a short distance of all the amenities that matter most to growing families. From everyday shopping, schools and government services to fine dining, theatres and art galleries, everything you and your family need is within reach. Nearby parks, trails and arenas as well as community centres and sports facilities make the Credit Ridge Estates neighbourhood conducive to a healthy, active lifestyle. VanMar’s dedication to building highquality homes is at the foundation of their philosophy. It comes as no surprise, then, that the foundation of every Credit Ridge Estates home is protected by a drainage membrane, which will ensure dry basements and worry-free families for years to come! Triple garages in some designs accommodate families with plans to grow. Exteriors of brick and stone create a look and feel that are rivaled only by the structural integrity of these long-lasting homes. From the big everyday matters to the smallest detail, VanMar Homes is committed to exceptional quality and the highest construction standards. The Manor Collection is a testament to that fact, to say the least. Among the exciting features offered inside these new designs are uplifting nine-ft. ceilings, decadent frameless glass showers in luxurious ensuite bathrooms, and engineered flooring systems which reduce squeaking and warping of floorboards. Beautiful five-in. baseboards reinforce the style of these homes – a striking balance of class and boldness. Many of these four- and five-bedroom designs include two or more ensuite bathrooms complete with countertops – some with double sinks.
The elegant, spacious designs in this collection offer a host of included features, the most popular of which is known as the Dream Kitchen. The new Manor Collection homes include an open-concept gourmet kitchen loaded with exciting features such as extended upper cabinets, spacious islands with an extended flush breakfast bar, three-quarter-in. square-edge granite countertops and stainless steel appliances! The first collection of designs released, The Prestige Collection, consists of only 10 remarkable estate-style homes on 50-, 60- and 70-ft. homesites. This stunning collection is perfect for families who want elegance, quality and plenty of space in an area chock-full of amenities. Visit vanmarhomes.com or call 416.746.1234 to register now for the Manor Collection! mar 30 - apr 13, 2013 | New home guide GTA 71
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Gerard St
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41
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Manse Rd
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8
50
23
83
42
St Clair Ave E
25
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18
Passmore Ave
17
Centennial
Lakeshore Blvd W
Christie St.
Horner Ave
Spadina
Dundas St. W.
Bathurst St. Bay St. University Ave.
Queen St. W. 58 King St. W. 49 Front St.
Logan Ave.
Danforth Ave.
Cosburn Ave
55
cL
M
16
East Ave
I
Keele St.
QEW 4
57
Yonge St
86
Evans Ave
28
Yonge St.
12
Don Valley Pkwy
QEW
Jane St
27
Avenue Rd Bloor St.
Laird Dr
Queensway
Dupont St.
O'Connor Dr.
43
Woodbine Ave
H
Dufferin St
Davenport Rd.
Rd
Pharmacy Rd Victoria Park
20
Sca
an
Warden Ave
Dundas St W
Allen Expressway
gh
Birchmount Rd Eglinton Ave E
Lawrence Ave E
88
15
Sheppard Ave E Milner Ave
Progress Ave
McCowan Rd
St Clair Ave.
Dufferin St
Va u
Ave E
401
Brimley Rd
80 Rogers Rd
Leslie St Eglinton
38
Ellesmere Rd
Huntingwood Dr
Finch Ave E
5
14
Bellamy Rd
Bloor St W
ay
w
ng s
Bathurst St
Eglinton Ave W
11
13 Steeles Ave.
McNicoll Ave
12
Markham Rd
Rathburn Rd
Ki
Caledonia Rd
Briar Hill Ave
Rd
Rd
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11
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Eglinton Ave W
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Keele St
to n
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427
Kipling Ave
Cr
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Tre th
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York Mills
401
Sheppard Ave E
10
Don Valle
W es
54
1
40
9
Scarborough Golf Rd
G
Martin Grove Rd
Kennedy Rd
Westway
33
87
Finch Ave W
Drewry Rd
Pleasant Ave
8
Orton Park Rd
F
Islington Ave
Dixon Rd
pressway
401
89
Allen Ex
24
Jane St
Wilson Ave
39
7
Bayview
31
400
21
6
Mills
401
Weston Rd
34
5
Don
409
Bv
Signet Dr
27
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6
4
Midland Ave
E
Humberline Dr
Re
Rd
3
Dufferin St
Finch Ave W
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Alb
2
McCowan Rd
D
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Toronto, Etobicoke, York, North York, East York, Scarborough
Alness St
C
B
A
central region:
Tapscott Rd
7
Morningside Ave
42
Neilson Rd Morrish Rd
Rd
Sewells Rd Conlins Rd
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Reesor Rd
rt
Beare Rd
fo
Meadowvale Rd
Da n
74 Port Union Rd
Coxwell Ave
Pape Ave.
Parliament St Sherbourne St Jarvis St.
Dufferin St
Lansdowne Rd.
Roncesvalles Ave.
Park Lawn
Royal York Rd
Renforth Dr
19
Price Range
Page No.
41
Monarch Corporation
Evergreen
416-495-3526
•
from $395,000
IBC 14F
86
Menkes
Humber Mews
416-642-8955
•
6-7 3I
86
Menkes
Dwell city town
416-642-8955
•
87
Menkes
Bloom Park Towns
416-730-1600
•
from $320,000
6-7 8B
89
Decade Homes
Yorkdale Village
416-638-5656
•
from $350,000
90 6D
3
Camrost Felcorp
iLoft at Mystic Pointe
416-251-8888
6
Oz Properties
Garden Towns
416-898-5100
•
3B
11
Tribute Communities
Canterbury
647-352-2130
•
from $700,000
9E
12
Pemberton Group
The Uptown Residences
416-987-3500
• from $400,000
9G
18
Regal Crest Homes
Centennial Gardens
416-686-0556
• • from $323,000
13G
20
Beaverbrook Homes
Evolution
416-747-9691
3H
21
Conservatory Group
Oakdale Village
416-243-0511
•
•
from $323,000
5C
23
Conservatory Group
Upper Beach
416-698-7796
•
• •
from $400,000
12H
24
Forest Green Homes
Lexington On The Green
416-235-0220
•
from $208,000
4D
26
Conservatory Group
Port Union
416-287-3128
•
•
from $520,000
18E
27
Cresford Development Corp.
Windermere by the Lake
416-977-5300
• • from $200,000
5H
28
Pemberton Group
Park Lake Residences
416-769-4343
• from $180,000
5H
34
H&R Developments
Westown
hr-newhomes.com
• from $190,000
5C
39
Beaverbrook Homes
Yorktowns
647-259-0733
•
from $460,000
5C
42
Stafford Homes
The Bell Estate
416-693-6800
•
from $335,000
12G
42
Brookfield Homes
The Bell Estate
416-693-6800
•
from $335,000
12G
43
Aspen Ridge Homes
Scenic On Eglinton
416-805-1781
•
•
from $190,000
10F
49
Tribute Communities
RCMI
416-363-4800
50
Fieldgate Homes
Corktown Mews
corktownmews.ca
•
54
Tribute Communities
1717 Avenue Road
416-430-1717
55
Stafford Homes
Keystone Mews
416-757-6684
• •
from $475,000
11F
70
Mattamy Homes
Cornell
mattamyhomes.com •
•
from $398,000
7G
75
H&R Developments
Berczy Square
hr-newhomes.com •
77
Aspen Ridge Homes
Seventy Seven Charles
416-203-7034
• • from $2100,000
9H
78
Your Home Developments
Nature’s Path
647-340-6972
•
from $280,000
17E
80
Brandy Lane Homes
Village Mews
416-651-6555
•
from $470,000
6F
83
Arista Homes
Lilly Factory Towns
416-792-4872
• •
from $395,000
12G
88
Monarch Corporation
Birkdale
monarchgroup.net
•
from $420,000
13D
90
Sundance Homes
Braeburn Lane
sundancehomes.ca •
from $430,000
15D
• from $273,000
• from $270,000
• from $550,000
•
6-7 3I
4H
8I
9H 8C
5I
Toronto, Etobicoke, York, North York, East York, Scarborough
Tel
central region:
Site
Fi M ap nd er
Builder
De ta Se ch m ed To i w n Co hom nd e o
# Si te
75
Steeles Ave W
Kipling Av
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Clar St
42
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Huntington
Langstaff Rd
46
2
21
6
40
18
Major Mackenzie
Cr
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Teston Rd
24
54
400
11
39
8
27
Weston Rd
G
7
King-Vaughan Rd
6
400
9 King Rd
10
Rutherford Rd
26
55
Maple
7
52
51
49
25
3
5
20
10
22
Centre St
15
19
14
Clark Ave W
35
Thornhill
34
38
14
8
4
40
47
12 43
33 28
13
41
7
23 16
31 44 7
45
53
12
Langstaff Rd
32
37
11
Dufferin St
F
Kirby Rd
5
Pine Valley
City of Vaughan
1
4
Jane St
E
3
Nashville Rd
2
Keele St
D
1
Cold Creek
C
B
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central region: Vaughan, Maple, Woodbridge, Thornhill
Hwy. 27
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Price Range
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1
Aspen Ridge Homes
Kleinburg Hills
647-921-0381
•
from $800,000
1 4E
24
Fieldgate Homes
Vaughan Valley Estates
905-303-4728
•
from $770,000
20-21, 25 & Insert 9F
24
Arista Homes
Vaughan Valley Estates
905-303-1929
•
from $770,000
20-21 9F
44
Madison Homes
Thornhill
905-417-1203
•
from $1090,000
31 14g
51
Aspen Ridge Homes
King Oaks
905-539-0181
•
from $1100,000
1 12A
54
Fieldgate Homes
Rivers Edge
905-303-4728
•
• •
from $730,000
25 & Insert 8E
55
Oskar Group
Le Sedici
lesedici.com
from $600,000
45 10E
1
Country Wide Homes
Kleinburg Hills
KleinburgHills.com •
from $750,000
4E
11
Summit View Homes
The Summit of Valleybrooke
905-417-7980
•
•
from $300,000
8E
35
Hallstone Homes
Clairtrell Mews
905-886-5757
•
from $670,000
15K
37
Flato Developments Inc.
Montebello
905-731-2000
•
from $390,000
11D
38
Liberty Development
Centre Park Townes
905-731-8302
from $399,000
13I
39
Tiffany Park Homes
Valleybrook Estates
905-303-1620
from $320,000
8e
42
Dunpar Homes
Riverside Village
416-253-5888
•
from $519,000
43
Primont Homes
Rothbury Ravine Estates
905-305-8871
•
from $675,000
13f
44
Forest Hill Homes
Thornhill Ravines
madisonhomes.ca •
from $690,000
14g
46
Country Wide Homes
The Point at Woodbridge
905-907-1500
•
8E
47
Country Wide Homes
Upper Thornhill Estates
905-907-1500
•
from $900,000
14E
48
Beaverhall Homes
Regency Estates
905-265-2634
•
from $1250,000
6H
48
Graywood Developments Ltd Regency Estates
905-265-2634
•
from $1250,000
6H
51
Great Gulf Homes
King Oaks
greatgulfhomes.com •
from $1100,000
12A
52
Zancor Homes
Royal Collection
905-833-0883
•
•
from $550,000
12A
53
Treasure Hill Homes
Thornhill Woods
treasurehill.com •
from $880,000
13g
5I
central region: Vaughan, Maple, Woodbridge, Thornhill
Site
M Fi ap nd er
Builder
De ta Se che m d To i w n Co hom nd e o
# Si te
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Aspen Ridge Homes
Kettle Lakes Club
289-231-2849
•
from $550,000
1 6D
6
Fieldgate Homes
The Humberlands
905-773-7738
•
from $850,000
Insert 2C
27 Acorn Homes
Oak Knoll
acornhomes.ca
•
from $600,000
89 4C
2
The Royal at Bayview Glen
905-709-5700
• from $190,000
14 Arista Homes
Jefferson Forest
•
•
from $600,000
4H
15 Madison Homes
Jefferson Forest
905-770-8661
•
•
from $600,000
4H
15 Forest Hill Homes
Jefferson Forest
iloveforest.ca
•
•
from $600,000
4H
16 Fieldgate Homes
Jefferson Forest
905-884-8017
•
•
from $600,000
4H
17 Heathwood Homes
The Reserve at the Woodlands
416-637-3520
•
•
from $748,000
2D
18 Heathwood Homes
Silverwood Lane
heathwoodrichmondhill.com •
•
4K
19 Heathwood Homes
Forestbrook
heathwoodrichmondhill.com •
from $583,000
4K
20 North Star Homes
King’s Crossing
416-291-9666
•
from $440,000
2E
22 Yorkwood Homes
Hillside Manors
905-770-4662
•
from $472,000
25 Treasure Hill Homes
Urbantowns on Bayview
treasurehill.com
•
7Q
26 Arten Development Group
The Manors of Roseview Grand
roseviewgrand.com
• •
from $650,000
Pemberton Group
6Q
5I
4L
Richmond Hill
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Fi M ap nd er
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Town of Newmarket
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Tel
Price Range
905-201-2804
• •
from $370,000
Page No.
13 7f
11 Madison Homes
Greensborough
905-201-7700
•
•
from $594,000
31 7F
20 Fieldgate Homes
BlueSky Stouffville
905-640-0002
•
from $440,000
25 & Insert 18f
20 Starlane Home Corporation BlueSky Stouffville
starlanehomes.com •
from $518,000
27 18F
24 Ballantry Homes
905-294-0221
•
•
from $450,000
5 8g
28 Starlane Home Corporation Copper Hills South
CopperHIllsSouth.ca •
•
from $620,000
27 14d
30 Madison Homes
Cornell Rouge
905-472-9556
•
from $450,000
11, 31 & 87 8F
30 Forest Hill Homes
Cornell Rouge
cornellrouge.com
•
from $450,000
11 8f
41 Aspen Ridge Homes
Upper Cornell
905-554-3446
•
•
from $495,000
1 7F
50 Geranium Homes
Cardinal Point Downtown Stouffville 905-640-9999
•
•
from $575,000
22-23 7F
52 Fieldgate Homes
Potter’s Bend
fieldgatehomes.com •
•
from $580,000
25 & Insert 6G
54 Beaverbrook Homes
Victoria Highlands
416-924-0110
•
from $450,000
34-35 16B
59 Primont Homes
Harmony
905-305-8871
•
from $540,000
13 5I
64 Fieldgate Homes
Upper Unionville
905-477-6464
•
•
from $420,000
38-39 5G
64 Arista Homes
Upper Unionville
905-534-1564
•
•
from $420,000
38-39 5G
64 Paradise Homes
Upper Unionville
905-477-6464
•
•
from $420,000
38-39 5G
65 Fieldgate Homes
Victoria Manor
fieldgatehomes.com •
from $896,000
25 & Insert 3G
Cornell
•
Beaverbrook Homes
The Terrace On Rouge Creek
905-640-7360
• •
from $390,000
1
Marydel Homes
Woodland Hills
905-898-7380
•
from $400,000
10B
2
Country Wide Homes
Pavo Point
905-554-5975
•
from $400,000
5F
8
Country Wide Homes
Wismer Commons
905-907-1500
•
•
from $450,000
6F
10 Monarch Corporation
Nichols Manor at Heritage
416-495-3542
•
from $550,000
2F
12 Laurier Homes
windsong
905-201-5979
•
•
from $495,000
6G
12 Laurier Homes
Windsong North
905-201-5979
•
from $598,000
6G
14 Ballygarven Homes
Upper Canada Meadows
905-395-1294
•
from $330,000
11C
17 Conservatory Group
Heritage Estates
905-640-2274
•
•
from $283,000
18E
18 Kylemore Communities
Angus Glen West Village
905-887-9950
•
from $2000,000
4G
26 Arista Homes
Boxgrove
905-201-1102
•
• •
from $432,000
8H
28 Preston Homes
Copper Hills
905-954-4050
•
28 Greenpark Homes
Copper Hills South
CopperHillsSouth.ca •
from $500,000
14d
•
from $585,000
14d
30 Madison Homes
Forest Hill
cornellrouge.com
•
from $400,000
8F
42 National Homes
Wismer Woods
416-746-1234
•
• •
from $680,000
6G
51 Oxford Homes
Coventry Valley
905-836-8902
from $600,000
9C
53 H&R Developments
Castle Square
hr-newhomes.com
•
6g
55 Country Wide Homes
Woodland Hills
905-907-1500
•
10C
60 Best Homes
Wismer Gardens
905-479-9600
•
from $410,000
6G
62 North Star Homes
Pacific Villas
416-332-8115
•
from $337,000
6G
62 North Star Homes
Mill Fair Village
NorttStarHomesInc.com
•
from $500,000
6G
63 Fieldgate Homes
Bond Lake Village
905-313-1021
•
from $399,000
12J
66 Treasure Hill Homes
Aurora Woods on Bayview
treasurehill.com •
13H
67 Portside Developments
Greensborough
416-746-1234
•
from $329,000
7F
80 New Era Homes
Landmark Estates
905-953-9046
•
from $380,000
10D
85 Orchard Ridge Homes
Prairiewood
orchardridgehomes.com •
from $800,000
16F
central region: Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Whitchurch-Stouffville
Primont Homes
Site
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Altona Rd
Rosebank Rd
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Squires Beach Rd
Brock Rd
Sandy Beach
Appleview Rd
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Glenanna Rd
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Mary St N
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Lakeridge Rd
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Greenwood Rd
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Audley Rd
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Country Lane
Taunton Rd W
Anderson St
Highview Rd
Westney Rd N
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Delaney Dr
Salem Rd
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Rossland Rd
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Columbus Rd
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Shoal Point Rd
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Brookfield Homes
Hills of Harrowsmith
Brook-Hill.ca
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$320,000
3
Great Gulf Homes
Stonecrest
greatgulf.com
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from $334,000
101 15F
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Menkes
Somerset
905-428-0500
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from $470,000
6-7 7G
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Beaverhall Homes
Parkside Walk
905-430-1227
5
Monarch Corporation
Lexington County
416-495--3542
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from $490,000
11 Conservatory Group
Carruther’s Creek Village
905-426-8081
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from $247,000 7J
13 Liza Communities
Folkstone
1-877-365-9555
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from $335,000 10G
21 Great Gulf Homes
Grandview Oshawa
1-888-579-7235
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from $287,000 14F
24 Tribute Communities
Imagination
905-683-1228
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from $286,000 8G
25 Melody Homes
Brooklin Winchester
1-888-679-5744
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from $260,000 11E
31 Preston Homes
Prestonvale Heights
905-432-2800
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from $350,000 15J
33 Tribute Communities
The Neighbourhoods of Windfields Farm 905-436-7444
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from $356,000 13F
34 Tribute Communities
The Neighbourhoods of Park Ridge 905-723-2344
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from $333,000 15G
35 Tribute Communities
The Village of Brooklin West
905-655-9979
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from $380,000 11E
35 Tribute Communities
The Village of Brooklin Townhomes 905-655-9979
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from $340,000 11E
36 Liza Communities
Heritage Village
1-888-655-6188
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from $325,000 11G
45 Sundial Homes Limited
Mulberry Meadows
905-427-8255
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from $190,000 6J
49 Senator Homes
Harbourside
905-430-5957
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from $270,000 9J
54 Baycliffe Homes
The Gates of Whitby
905-668-9828
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from $250,000 9G
55 Jeffery Homes
Kedron Park Ravines
905-433-2173
from $580,000 14G
56 Delpark Homes
The Woods of Nichol Trail
905-665-9555
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from $426,000 11I
57 Geranium Homes
The Courts of South Rouge
geraniumhomes.com •
from $700,000 2K
Seaton
mattamyhomes.com
60 greycrest homes
the fields of conlin
905-725-4539
•
from $310,000 15G
65 Brookfield Homes
Rosebank By The Lake
PickeringRosebank.ca •
from $550,000 2K
66 Monarch Corporation
Tran Quility
monarchgroup.net •
from $520,000 7G
67 Midhaven Homes
Breeze
1-877-773-6888
•
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from $257,000 15F
68 Storybook Homes
Brookstone Estates
905-438-9516
•
from $1050,000 11B
90 LeBovic Homes
Old Taunton in Pickering
905-428-3434
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91 Sundance Homes
The towns of nichol green phase 1
905-441-3312
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from $260,000 11J
92 Glen Rouge Homes
The Cornerstone
905-239-9777
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from $588,000
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from $285,000 11H
from $225,000
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Foxtrail
brookfieldhomes.ca •
from $390,000
17 5B
39 Thornridge Homes
Gracefields
thornridgehomes.com •
from $290,000
100 14B
72 Vandyk Communities
West Park Village
vandykcommunities.com •
from $210,000
43 3I
1
Mason Homes
Port Hope Golf & Country Club
905--885-6565
•
from $210,000 12K
2
Parkview Homes
Woodland Acres
705-748--2828
•
from $220,000 3G
5
Mason Homes
Cobourg
905-885-6565
• •
from $200,000 19I
6
Mason Homes
Cloverlea Lindsay
705-324-1653
•
• •
from $200,000 7a
8
Kaitlin Group Ltd.
Port of Newcastle
1-800-305-6849
•
8
Kylemore Communities
Port of Newcastle
905-987-5146
•
from $351,000 14E
8
Storybook Homes
Bond Head Estates
905-438-9516
•
from $850,000 14E
9
Parkview Homes
Harmony
705-748-4663
9
Parkview Homes
Lyon’s Gate II
705-748-4663
•
from $303,000
2I
9
Parkview Homes
Mapleridge Townhomes
705-741-1004
•
from $228,000
2I
9
Parkview Homes
Timberwoods
705-748-4665
•
from $228,000
2I
9
Parkview Homes
Valleymore
705-748-4663
•
from $199,000
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Calculate your mortgage payments interest rate
amortization period
chart figure
example: 5%
25 years
5.82
mortgage amount ÷ 1,000 (mortgage amount $125,000)
125
Follow these steps to see if you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home
01
05
Calculate the combined monthly before-tax income of you and your spouse.
Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow. Divide by 1,000.
02
06
Divide by three. This figure is the monthly payment you can afford to make on your home.
Add to this your estimated monthly heating costs and monthly property taxes.
03
07
Take the total price of the home and subtract the amount of money you expect to make as a down payment. This is the money you will have to borrow.
04
Refer to the chart on the opposite page. Look down the left column and locate the interest rate you expect to pay. Line this up with the amortization period of your choice. (Most first-time buyers take the 25-year amortization.) 104 New home guide GTA | mar 30 - apr 13, 2013
If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your gross monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home. Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less. Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice and get pre-qualified.
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Mortgage payment calculation chart %
Amortization Periods
Interest Rates
10 years
15 years
20 years
25 years
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3.00%
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6.90
5.54
4.73
4.21
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9.76
7.02
5.66
4.86
4.34
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9.88
7.14
5.79
4.99
4.48
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9.99
7.26
5.91
5.13
4.61
4.00%
10.11
7.38
6.04
5.26
4.76 4.90
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10.23
7.50
6.17
5.40
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10.34
7.63
6.30
5.53
5.04
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10.46
7.75
6.44
5.67
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10.58
7.88
6.57
5.82
5.25%
10.70
8.01
6.74
5.96
5.49
5.50%
10.82
8.14
6.85
6.10
5.64
5.75%
10.94
8.27
6.98
6.25
5.79
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7.12
6.40
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7.26
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This table shows the monthly payment of principal and interest for each $1,000 of mortgage. Example: The monthly principal and interest payment for a $125,000 mortgage with a 25-year amortization period at 5% is as follows: ($125,000 รท 1,000) X 5.82 = $727.50 mar 30 - apr 13, 2013 | New home guide GTA 105
Compare mortgage rates for your best deal 6 Months
1 Year
ATB Financial 2.8
CHARTERED BANKS
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3.1 6.30op
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3.19
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3.09
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4.99
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3 years
4 years
5 years
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3.64
3.69
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3.2
2.94
3.35
3.44
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3.24
3.29
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AGF Trust
Community Trust
n/a
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3.25 3.6 3.9 4.5 6.30op
4.95
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2.49
3.95
2.89
4.64
3.14
6.5
3.2
3.35
3.19
5.24
3.95
2.74
3.15
2.99
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4 6.50op
3 3.14 3.65 4.64 6.30op
5.24
MTCC 3
4.55 6.45op
3.75 2.69 3.99 4.39 6.50op
4.99
OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Airline Financial C.U. 4
2.99 3.25 3.29 3.09 3.49 6.25op
Comtech Credit Union 2.79
6.6 8.40op
2.99 3.25 3.29 3.19 9.00op
3.29
First National Fin. LP
3.95
2.74
2.99
3.09
FirstOntario C.U. 2.79 6.34op
3.09 3.19 3.24 3.29 6.34op
3.12
London Life n/a
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5.24
MCAP 2.9
3.6 3.95 4.35 4.89 7.00op
5.24
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3.19
Parama Credit Union
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3.1
3.15
3.15
3.25
3.5
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2.5
2.5
2.6
2.8
2.9
3.1
3.05 6.50op
3.15
2.79
3.89
3.19
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4 6.50op
4.45 6.30op
2.69
2.79
Notes: **Interest rate charged subject to adjustment during term mortgage. Please consult institution for term of years available. All rates are prime rates and subject to change without notice. R.O.R. RATES ON REQUEST op OPEN ----- NOT QUOTING N/A NOT AVAILABLE Feb. 25, 2013. Prepared By Fiscal Agents Financial Information Services 905.844.7700
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Arista Homes - Upper Unionville
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102
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1
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1
Fieldgate Homes - Potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bend
25 & Insert
Aspen Ridge Homes - Upper Cornell
1
Fieldgate Homes - Rivers Edge
25 & Insert
Ballantry Homes - Cornell
5
Fieldgate Homes - The Humberlands
Insert
Ballantry Homes - Spring Valley Village
5
Fieldgate Homes - Upper Unionville
38-39
Ballantry Homes - The Neighbourhoods of OAK PARK
5
Fieldgate Homes - Valley Lands
Ballymore Homes - Lakeside Meadows
85
Fieldgate Homes - Vaughan Valley Estates
Ballymore Homes - Mill Street Village
91
Fieldgate Homes - Victoria Manor
Beaverbrook Homes - Victoria Highlands
34-35
108
84
25 & Insert
20-21, 25 & Insert
Forest Hill Homes - Cornell Rouge
25 & Insert
11
Briarwood Homes - Mill Street Village
91
Geranium Homes - Cardinal Point Downtown Stouffville
Brookfield Homes - Fieldstone
17
Great Gulf Homes - Model Home of the Month
66
Brookfield Homes - Foxtrail
17
Great Gulf Homes - Mount Pleasant
67
Brookfield Homes - Grand Valley Trails Brantford
17
Great Gulf Homes - Stonecrest
101
Brookfield Homes - Hills of Harrowsmith
17
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Brookfield Homes - Pathways
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40
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88
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72
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22-23
11, 31 & 87
Madison Homes - Greensborough
31
Madison Homes - Thornhill
31
Mancini Homes - West Ridge Palace Orillia
93
Mariposa Homes - West Ridge Palace Orillia
Primont Homes - Heirloom in Markham
13
Regal Crest Homes - Credit Manor Heights
51
Rosehaven Homes - Corporate
29
Schwarz Law LLP - Barristers & Solicitors
37
Shopping Guide - Promo
68
Starlane Home Corporation - BlueSky Stouffville
27
Starlane Home Corporation - Churchill Woods
27
Starlane Home Corporation - Copper Hills South
27
Starlane Home Corporation - Gates of Countryside
27
27
93
Mattamy Homes - Mount Pleasant North
8-9
Mattamy Homes - Mount Pleasant Village
8-9
Mattamy Homes - The Preserve
BC
Menkes - Bloom Park Towns
6-7
Menkes - Dwell city town
6-7
Menkes - Humber Mews
6-7
Menkes - Millstone On The Park
6-7
Menkes - Somerset
6-7
Starlane Home Corporation - Rivers Edge
Menkes - The Enclaves of Upper Canada
6-7
Starlane Home Corporation - Upper Unionville
Model Home of the Month - Promo
94
Monarch Corporation - Corporate
IBC
Monarch Corporation - Evergreen
IBC
T.D. Bank - Corporate
49
Thornridge Homes - Gracefields
National Homes - Corporate
19
Orchard Ridge Homes - Treetops
88
Oskar Group - Le Sedici
45
Paradise Homes - Upper Unionville
38-39
100
Treasure Hill Homes - Corporate
41
Tribute Communities - Landscapes
15
Vandyk Communities - The Neighbourhood of Summerhill
43
Vandyk Communities - West Park Village
43
Vandyk Communities - Windows on the Green
43
VanMar Homes - Credit Ridge Estates
69
Your First Home & Condo - Promo
92
38-39
Plaza Premium Lounge - Promo
46
Primont Homes - Castlemore
13
Primont Homes - Centretown
12
Primont Homes - Harmony
13
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Proximity to infrastructure
Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at wayne.karl@ wall2wallmedia.com or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl
and amenities more important than ever by Wayne Karl
financing community infrastructure by transferring the new community is “ just minutes from shopping, costs into the mortgages of new home buyers, amounting schools and all the amenities!”? And that “Everything you to more than $5 billion a year.” need is “right at your doorstep!”? Municipalities across Canada are now lobbying Ottawa Indeed, proximity and access to a variety of amenities to make sure they get their share of available funds to and essentials – from transit to health care to schools to address road and transit needs. In Toronto, for example, shopping to recreation – are critical determining factors for the TTC is already campaigning for the federal governbuilders and buyers alike, for lifestyle and comfort while ment to kick in a large chunk for the city’s transit plan, living there, as well as resale potential down the road. including a subway expansion. It’s an important topic we’ve written about before in Faced with such infrastructure and funding chalFundamentally Speaking and elsewhere in New Home lenges, municipalities are also typically considering other Guide. On page 14 of this issue, Bryan Tuckey, president options – including new taxes, road tolls and other fees and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development – to help pay for what’s needed. Association (BILD), discusses some of the development For homeowners and prospective new homebuyers, charges builders face in the planning and approval process then, it is clear that proximity to existing infrastructure for new-home developments. and amenities is becoming more important than ever. It’s also a topic BILD and its counterparts across the With continuing immigration, general growth and concountry have commented on before, as development struction expansion – all happening at a quicker pace than charges and other fees rise to prohibitively high levels. infrastructure improvements – our highways and transit Consider, for example, as Tuckey writes, development systems will all be tested until everything catches up. charges imposed by local and regional municipalities can Consider, for example, the population of the GTA reach as much as $63,000 per home – costs that are almost continues to increase by about 100,000 people per year. always passed directly on to new-home buyers – before a Research suggests that by 2031, there could be three shovel even hits the ground. million more people living in the area – bringing with The federal budget, tabled on March 21, provides some them an additional 1.5 million vehicles. hope in this regard, in that it contains measures to increase As you’re out there shopping for your new home, look support for national infrastructure. around to see how far you are from the nearest highway Says Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) or rapid transit system that affords you a reasonable President Deep Shergill: “It’s an opportunity to restore commute; and how close you are to health care, schools, fiscal integrity at the municipal level and fairness for shopping and recreation. These communities will be at a younger generations. At present, many municipalities are premium, now and in future. Ever notice how many builders boast their
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